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Systems Analysis and Design

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Systems Analysis and DesignSystems Analysis and Design

Module 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design +/-

Be able to give an overview of systems analysis and design

  1. INDEX (start here)

  2. The Basic components of an Information System: A business information system includes the hardware, software, data, processes and people that serves a business purpose.

  3. Entities and Attributes: Introduction: Data is comprised of intities; each entity has attributes.

  4. The Registration System: As we look at systems as an analyst, there are important questions to ask.

  5. Entities and Attributes: Data is comprised of intities; each entity has attributes.

  6. Learn draw.io: There are many diagrams used by systems analysts. Draw.io if a free source for drawing professional quality diagrams.

  7. The Systems Development Life Cycle: The Seven Phases of the System-Development Life Cycle: Planning, Systems Analysis & Requirements, Systems Design, Development, Integration and Testing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance

  8. ACM Code of Ethics

  9. What is Information Technology?

  10. What Is a Company Profile?

Module 2: Communications +/-

Understand the importance of good communication for a systems analyst

  1. INDEX (start here)

  2. Rules for Effective Communication

  3. Talk-the-Talk: Terms your client uses

  4. Drawing diagrams with draw.io: Free website for drawing diagrams.

  5. Communication Skills: Top 10 Communication Skills for Workplace Success

Module 3: Analyze the System +/-

Understand how to analyze a business and the role of IT in supporting the business goals.

Module 4: Managing the Project +/-

Understand how to plan, monitor, track, schedule and report on an IT project.

Module 5: System Requirements +/-

Understand the requirements modeling process.

Module 6: Data, Process Modeling +/-

To understand how the system transforms data into information

Module 7: Object Modeling +/-

To understand how object oriented modeling is used to represent a system.

Module 8: Systems Development +/-

Understand some of the options to consider in developing a system.

Module 9: User Interface Design +/-

To be able to design an effective user interface, including consideration of security and control issues

Module 10: Database Design +/-

Understand the Importance of designing a data system that is flexible, reliable, accurate and robust.

Module 11: System Architecture +/-

Understand how the logical design of a system is transformed into a blueprint for the physical system. Understand the issues involved such as servers, clients, networks, processing methods, and other considerations

Module 12: Systems Implementation +/-

To be able to describe the steps and concepts of successfully implementing a system.

Module 13: System Support and Security +/-

To understand the importance of post-implementation maintenance, security, backup, disaster recovery, and performance. Understand that even the best systems eventually become obsolete.

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